Open Streets initiatives temporarily close streets to automobile traffic and open them to cyclists, pedestrians and other modes of non-motorized transportation. Open Streets have quickly become one of the most innovative advancements in the livable cities movement. They are an increasingly common strategy in regions that are seeking innovative ways to encourage mode shift to sustainable modes of transportation, reduce traffic congestion, achieve economic and public health improvement. The Pride of the Valley Open Streets event is both a local…

September 29 and 30, 2018 9:30 am – 5 pm Dinosaurs once dominated the Earth, and this weekend they are taking over Los Angeles for the 3rd annual Dino Fest at NHMLA! Join us for a two-day festival celebrating dinosaurs, their prehistoric past, and the science that brings their world back to life. Meet world-renowned paleontologists from the Museum's Dinosaur Institute and beyond as they discuss historic and ongoing fossil discoveries from around the world. Visit exhibitors, catch a glimpse of rare specimens from…

The 7th ANNUAL CELEBRITY RED CARPET SAFETY EVENT is a fun filled, educational, inspiring and engaging event for parents and kids!  The event aims to help spread awareness about Car Seat Safety as well as other areas of safety that affect parents and their precious loved ones. Did you know that 4 out of every 5 car seats are NOT installed properly? That’s 80% of children who are riding around unsafe in cars. #RedCARpetSafety Spread over 10K sq feet of space, the…

LA Opera presents Opera at the Beach, a live broadcast sponsored by Los Angeles County and by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Our season opener of CARMEN, starring Ana Maria Martinez and conducted by James Conlon, will be broadcast live in high-definition from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to the big screen at the Santa Monica Pier, Saturday, September 23, 2017. Back by popular demand, Opera at the Beach returns for the fourth year in a row to the Santa Monica Pier, following…

DESCRIPTION Calling all preschool families! Come to THE fall resource fair designed especially for families in Santa Monica and surrouding communities! Get to know the TOP preschools, private elementary schools and kid-friendly businesses in the area. Learn effective parenting techniques + meet other cool moms and dads. Come early and be one of the first toreceive a free gift bag & exciting giveaways. Get huge discounts on preschool registration, parenting classes and so much more! The Santa Monica Preschool Fair…

LAUNCH LA, with tremendous support from its sponsors and the local arts and business community, presents the 16h annual music and art festival, TARFEST 2018, which returns to the La Brea Tar Pits Park on Saturday, September 22nd (1-7:30PM). Open to ALL AGES and FREE to the public, TARFEST celebrates local artists, musicians and culture with soon to be announced musical performances . The event is produced by the non-profit arts organization LAUNCH LA and the music is curated by…

Please join us Saturday, September 22nd at Wildlife Learning Center to celebrate International Rabbit Day! Guests will enjoy a short wildlife talk at 11:00 am and meet and touch one our sweet bunnies while learning fun facts about our furry friends. The wildlife talk is free with paid admission to WLC. Kids 2 and under: FREE Kids 3-15: $10 Teachers/Seniors/Veterans: $10 Adults: $12

Saturday | SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Music Animated! The Beatbuds! The BeatBuds is dedicated to exercising your child’s mind through music. At home in pre-schools, libraries, and museums and perfect for birthday parties, in-home weekly jam sessions, play dates, and special events, The BeatBuds offer an interactive program designed to send your child on a wholesome musical journey. Through musical instrument play, singing, and dancing, and the incorporation of major and minor keys and rhythmic…